What TRA Certification does

TRA Certification is a private professional services firm headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana that provides third-party energy efficiency and green building certification services across two distinct markets: residential construction in Indiana and Michigan, and specialty vehicle manufacturing nationally. Its core services include Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index ratings, blower door and duct blaster diagnostic testing, REScheck energy code compliance reports, and infrared thermal imaging analysis for residential homes. In parallel, through its certifiedgreenrvs.com sub-brand, the company issues green building certifications for recreational vehicles, park models, tiny homes, and emergency vehicles, and provides eco-verification of environmental claims on products and components.

The underlying technology is built on industry-standard physical testing methodologies rather than proprietary software or platforms. Field assessors perform on-site measurements (air leakage, duct leakage, thermal imaging) and apply RESNET-aligned HERS index calculations to produce certification documents that satisfy ENERGY STAR program requirements and state energy code compliance. The company's competitive position rests on its dual specialization: it is one of a limited set of credentialed HERS raters authorized to issue certifications that qualify homeowners for utility rebates, while also serving as a niche third-party verifier for the RV and specialty vehicle industry where green certification is uncommon.

TRA generates revenue through project-based professional service fees paid by homeowners, residential builders, and vehicle manufacturers for individual certification and testing engagements. Its go-to-market is sales-led and channel-partnered: five utility companies — NIPSCO, Vectren, Semco, Kosciusko REMC, and Consumers Energy — refer customers to TRA because a TRA-issued HERS rating is required to access their respective residential energy efficiency rebates (ranging from $510 to $1,400 per qualifying home). The company also markets directly to specialty vehicle OEMs via its dedicated website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-driven based on property type, size, and specific certification requirements. Operations are concentrated at a single Elkhart office, with field service delivery across Indiana and Michigan.

Name

TRA Certification

Legal name

TRA Certification

Website

https://tragreen.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TRA Certification is a private Elkhart, Indiana-based firm providing third-party HERS energy ratings, residential diagnostic testing, and green building certification for RVs, tiny homes, and specialty vehicles across Indiana and Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Efficiency Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & Environmental Certifications (Carbon, Water, Regenerative) (AFALAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Permitting, Validation & Credential Programs (Permits, Passes, Validations) (BPABAKAL), Vehicle Inspection, Testing & Compliance (Safety, Emissions, Certification) (THAIANAC)

Keywords

• Energy efficiency certification
• HERS rating services
• Green building certification
• Blower door testing
• Eco-verification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Green Building Certification: Certification fees for green building verification of RVs, Park Models, Tiny Homes, and Emergency Vehicles. Certification enables manufacturers to market their products as environmentally certified.
2. Energy Rating Services: HERS ratings and energy efficiency assessments for residential homes. Homeowners and builders pay for ratings that qualify properties for utility rebates and tax credits.
3. Testing and Diagnostic Services: Blower door testing, duct blaster testing, infrared analysis, and REScheck reports provided to builders and homeowners as discrete service engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TRA Certification is a third-party certification body that performs green building certification for RVs, Park Models, Tiny Homes, and Emergency Vehicles, and provides residential energy efficiency services including HERS ratings, blower door and duct blaster testing, REScheck compliance reports, and infrared analyses. Its certifications enable RV and specialty vehicle manufacturers to market environmentally certified products, and qualify residential homes for utility rebates and federal energy-efficiency tax credits.

Product overview

TRA Certification offers a suite of third-party certification and verification services focused on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The core offerings consist of three main service areas: Green Building Certification for RVs, Park Models, Tiny Homes, and Emergency Vehicles; Eco-Verification for validating product-level green claims; and Residential Home Energy Efficiency Services including HERS ratings, blower door testing, REScheck reports, and infrared analyses. The company operates as a certification body enabling builders and manufacturers to demonstrate environmental credentials to consumers and qualify for utility rebates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• certifiedgreenrvs.com: Green certification service for RVs, Park Models, Tiny Homes, and Emergency Vehicles

Products and services

• Green Building Certification for RVs and Specialty Vehicles

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes utilizing NIPSCO gas/electric can earn a rebate of $510 with a HERS rating of 56 or less
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIPSCO partners with TRA Certification to provide gas and electric rebates to homeowners who obtain HERS ratings through TRA. Homes can earn rebates up to $510 with a HERS rating of 56 or less. TRA provides the certified ratings that enable NIPSCO customers to access these incentive programs.
• Semco (Michigan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemco partners with TRA Certification to offer Michigan homeowners rebates of up to $1,400 for homes with HERS ratings of 56 or less. TRA performs the certified energy ratings that qualify homeowners for Semco's efficiency incentives.
• Consumers EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumers Energy partners with TRA to provide rebates up to $1,000 for homes with HERS ratings of 56 or less. TRA's certified ratings enable Michigan homeowners to access these residential new construction incentives.
• Vectren (Indiana Natural Gas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVectren partners with TRA to offer Indiana homeowners rebates up to $700 when installing gas tankless water heaters with efficiency rating of .90 or better and HERS rating of 60 or less. TRA provides the HERS rating certification.
• Kosciusko REMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKosciusko REMC's Power Moves Home program partners with TRA to rate homes that are typically 30 percent more efficient than traditional homes. TRA conducts HERS ratings for program participants. Homes must use electric water heaters to qualify.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network): RESNET administers the HERS Index, the standard certification framework TRA uses for residential energy ratings. RESNET is the governing body that credentials providers like TRA, making it the most directly related peer in the residential energy rating ecosystem.
• Green Building Initiative (GBI): GBI is a nonprofit sustainability standards and certification body operating the Green Globes program for green buildings. While GBI certifies buildings rather than vehicles, it competes with TRA's Eco-Verification offering in the broader third-party sustainability certification market.
• ICF International: ICF is a large consultancy that supports utility energy efficiency programs, building decarbonization, and ENERGY STAR initiatives. While not a direct HERS rater, ICF operates in adjacent territory—administering and consulting on the very utility rebate frameworks that drive demand for TRA's services.

Direct peers

• CLEAResult: CLEAResult is a leading energy efficiency program administrator that works with utilities to design and run rebate programs similar to those in which TRA participates (NIPSCO, Vectren, Semco, Consumers Energy). The company often administers the very rebate programs that drive demand for TRA's HERS rating services.
• Building Energy Inc. Building Energy Inc. provides HERS ratings, blower door testing, and energy code compliance services to residential builders and homeowners, overlapping directly with TRA's core residential service line in regional U.S. markets.
• MaGrann Associates: MaGrann Associates is an energy efficiency consulting firm offering HERS ratings, ENERGY STAR certification, RESNET training, and green building services. It directly competes with TRA's residential energy efficiency service line, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic and select Midwest markets.
• EnergyLogic: EnergyLogic provides HERS ratings, blower door testing, duct blaster testing, and energy efficiency consulting for residential builders and homeowners. It directly competes with TRA in the residential energy rating service line with similar testing methodologies and customer base.
• PEAR (Performance Energy and Risk): PEAR is a RESNET-accredited energy rating provider offering HERS ratings, energy audits, and building performance consulting. It directly competes with TRA in the residential HERS rating market with overlapping testing methodologies and customer base.
• Franklin Energy: Franklin Energy designs and implements energy efficiency programs for utilities, governments, and businesses, with a strong residential new construction focus. It operates as both a program administrator and a service provider, overlapping with TRA's utility-partnered residential rating model.

Others

• E3 (Energy + Environmental Economics): E3 is an energy consulting and advisory firm working with utilities and policymakers on energy efficiency program design and evaluation. It is a thematic peer that influences the regulatory and incentive environment in which TRA's utility-partnered business operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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